Malware attacks Current Affairs, GK & News

Hermit Spyware- Key Facts

A cloud-based security company, Lookout, recently discovered a new spyware called “Hermit”. Key Facts Hermit spyware is capable of affecting Android and iOS devices. As per TechCrunch report, Lookout’s security researchers have informed that, national governments have used the android version of Hermit spyware in “targeted attacks”, with victims in Kazakhstan, Italy and Italy.” Google’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Hermit Android app • Hermit Spyware • Malware attacks • Spyware Attack

Trojan posing as I-T refund attacking Android users

According to India’s federal cyber security agency, CERT-In, a banking Trojan malware has been detected in Indian cyberspace. This trojan is lurking to attack bank customers using Android phones. Highlights As per Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Trojan malware has already targeted customers of more than 27 public and private sector banks. The phishing ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

Category: Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: CERT-In • Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In) • Data breaches • Malware attacks • Trojan

What is Event Bolt Malware in news recently?

The Computer Emergency Response of Team (CERT) of India has issued warning against a new malware called “EventBot”. The malware according to CERT steals personal financial information from Android phone users. Highlights The Eventbolt malware that is spreading is a Trojan. It cheats victims secretly attacking computer or phone operating system. Currently, the malware is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Cert • Crypto Currency • Cyber Attack • Cyber Swachhta Kendra • Cybercrime • Event Bolt • Information Technology Act • malware • Malware attacks • Shanghai Cooperation Organisaiton (SCO)

Shopper Malware: 14% Indians affected

A new Trojan called Shopper malware is increasing its presence among smart phone users. The malware is screening unsolicited ads and flashing fake reviews. Highlights The malware is now focusing on retail applications. The malware is capable of reading data being entered on the screen. As the trojan gains permission, it interacts with the system ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Topics: CERT-In • Cyber Attack • Cyber Swachhta Kendra • Cyber-security • Cybercrimes • malware • Malware attacks

Malware detected in NPCIL system, isolated

As per Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), a malware was identified in state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) system at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP), Tamil Nadu. The matter was conveyed to the DAE by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on 4 September 2019 and was immediately investigated by DAE specialists. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: CERT-In • Department of Atomic Energy • Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant • Malware attacks • NPCIL • Nuclear Power Corporation of India

29 lakh debit cards subjected to malware attack: Government

The Union Government has announced that total of 29 lakh debit cards were subjected to malware attack in through ATMs that were connected with the switch of Hitachi.  It was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. The reply mentioned that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017

Topics: Banking • Cyber-security • digital economy • Lok Sabha • Malware attacks • National